Sorted Kāinga Ora Home ownership programme
18 March 2026
Sorted Kāinga Ora is a free financial capability programme designed to support Māori whānau on their journey toward secure, sustainable housing. Whether you’re preparing for home ownership or wanting to strengthen your current rental situation, this programme provides practical tools, guidance, and culturally grounded support to help you move forward with confidence.
Delivered in partnership with iwi, Te Ara Ahunga Ora – Retirement Commission, and Te Puni Kōkiri, Sorted Kāinga Ora is built around kaupapa Māori values and real‑world financial skills that uplift whānau aspirations.
Housing Options
Learn the different pathways into housing, what’s involved, and how to take your first steps with confidence
Money Plan
Build healthy financial habits and strengthen money conversation
KiwiSaver
Learn how KiwiSaver works and how it can support first‑home pathway
Explore
Explore saving, investing, insurance, wills, and protecting what matters
Financial habits
Build healthy financial habits and strengthen money conversation
Legal
Navigate the legal, insurance, wills involved in buying a home
How the Programme Works
- Sessions: 8 weekly workshops, two hours per workshop
- Format: Delivered kanohi‑ki‑kanohi (face‑to‑face)
- Cost: 100% free
- Experience: Practical, supportive, and grounded in whanaungatanga
- Homework: Light activities such as spending diaries and money plans
- Ongoing Support: After the workshops, whānau receive a guided navigation period, where facilitators support you one on one with your housing plan
VENUE
Awarua Synergy 117 Eye Street Invercargill
TIME
5.30-7.30PM
DATES
Tuesday 5 May - 23 June or Thursday 7 May - 25 June
Programme Delivery – Awarua Synergy (Southland)
Awarua Synergy is proud to deliver Sorted Kāinga Ora in Southland, offering two evening options to suit whānau schedules.
Who Should Join
Sorted Kāinga Ora is ideal for whānau who:
- Want to prepare for home ownership
- Need support to strengthen their financial wellbeing
- Are looking to improve their current rental situation
- Want to build long‑term financial confidence for their whānau
Ready to Begin Your Housing Journey?
Awarua Synergy is here to support you every step of the way.
Register your interest today and take the first step toward achieving your whānau housing goals.
*limited spaces
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